The survey is based off fatalities, drunk driving and careless driving tickets per 100 million miles traveled. Although the state's driving doesn't seem the best, Onslow County's driving stats are improving.

Over the last couple of years, according to troopers, the total number of wrecks have slowly gone down in Onslow County, but fatal crashes are on the rise.

This year, there are fewer DWI charges, but more reckless driving charges.

First Sgt. David Ogelesby says age doesn't matter in who's involved in these wrecks.

"We see the gamut from everybody from high school up to the 60 plus senior citizen category for Onslow County," Ogelesby said.

The best advice: pay attention to the road, slow down and keep your distance.

"Take your time," Danford said. "You'll get there. Five seconds or two minutes won't make a difference."